As a reminder, or for those who missed class last week, I gave you all two options:
1. Use the last class to finish your final project. The project is due at the end of class. You will have to submit it at that point even if you are not finished.
2. Finish your work outside of class (lab hours, etc.) and post it to your blog by 11 am on 12/18. If you do this, you do not have to attend our last class (12/18).
If you do not have your final project posted by the end of class time on 12/18, I will have to give you a 0. Let me know if you have any questions.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Rubric
Rubric for Project 3: Poster Design
This explains what I will base your grade on for this project.
You will receive a seperate critique grade. Make sure you followed the directions I posted below. Some of you posted comments but didn't follow my request of at least 2 constructive criticisms and at least 1 positive observation. You can still add additional comments as needed.
Dan O'Donell's comments
1. William M. - Your poster looks really great! I would just move the silhouette a
little to the right and evenly distribute the black and yellow on the silhouette.
I really like the eyes peering through the words so that the message is
understood immediately.
2. Gage K. - Beautiful poster! Very vivid and colorful. If you could just make the
words and pictures a bit bigger, it'll be easier to see. I really like the tower - it
appears as though it is projecting into the sky.
3. Jieun K. - The 3-D look of the letters is neat and they seem to pop out. But
would you consider using a photo of space in the background instead of just
blue? Also, may the moon could have more detail, like craters for instance.
Otherwise, nice job!
4. Josh B. - Your poster is quite interesting! On one hand, maybe the hand and
butterfly could be closer together to perhaps enhance the impact of the
message. On the other hand, it's good as is because it appears as though the
hand is reaching out for the butterfly. Perhaps the trenches could be a little
more detailed. Great job on this project!
5. Josh G. - Your poster certainly has the theme of a rock band. It's interesting
how the creature appears out of what looks like a lighted tunnel. Maybe the
words on the left could be more relaxed like the words on the right. If you
want, maybe have the white in the poster be black. Good job on this!
6. Liz D. - I really like this one! It certainly looks to be a classic story. The faded
imagery contrasts nicely with the brightened imagery. I think the brown block
at the bottom could be translucent so it blends in better with the picture.
Also, maybe the blue text could have an even more ancient typeface if
possible. Well done!
7. Matt D. - The elements "Br" and "Ba" being used in the title was strategic. I
would probably make the Periodic Table opaque. The pictures of the people
at the top of the poster could be more colorful. As a whole, the theme of this
poster really stands out.
8. Max B. - What I liked most about the poster was the Poke Ball being slightly
turned as if it was thrown. But could you give an indication of the meaning
behind the bicycle? Also, I think it would be good if Professor Oak wasn't so
close to the text. This is a well designed poster.
9. Maya D. - Your posters are very creative! For your first poster, Harley Quinn
would be more accurate if you gave her white skin and a jingle hat. For your
second, maybe you want to put more space between the character's head
and the text. I think the vibrant and varied use of colors really make both
posters stand out.
10. Nick D. - I find the messages conveyed in your poster to be persuasive and
motivating. But I'm having trouble making out the characters for their lack of
clarity. Also, maybe the font could be even more space-themed. Great job.
11. Nick H. - The poster shows the theme of a comic book. Perhaps you can use
simple sentences to enhance the messages and not just words. Maybe the
picture can be a little brighter too. Well designed poster.
12. Paul S. - I like the 2 people scattering away from the falling object. I think
the Cave Jonson name should be at the bottom right corner. If it's "Johnson",
make that correction. Otherwise, well done!
13. Rob B. - Instantly, the first thing I notice is the big "Red" word - it really
stands out! Because Taylor Swift is so famous, I would try to have her name
be in her own handwriting if that isn't already. If Ed Sheeran takes the
spotlight away from her, consider removing his name. Kudos on this one!
14. Robert R. - Talk about strategy! A giant robot is an excellent figure for a war
poster. If it's possible to include the army and planes, go ahead and do so if
you want. Maybe you can also include a fire rising up to the hook and
hammer to emphasize your message. Great work on this poster!
15. Saraya - All the elements work together as a whole in this poster. The
creative border, figures, and main attractions certainly draw much attention
to it. I would have the characters sit on clouds, stars, magic carpets, etc., so
they could stand out even more and not look like they were just dumped
there. Maybe the other attractions can be better explained. Well done!
16. Spencer T. - It cool that you used bark for the border - it makes it look like
you stapled the picture onto a tree. If possible, maybe you can clarity the
picture so people can tell whether or not the tree is attached to the person.
The same can be said for the stick so people can tell what the man is
holding. This is a very cool poster!
17. Victoria P.-P. - The typeface of the title and the overall picture get the
message across very well. But the characters could be a bit clearer and a bit
more detailed. Other than that, I really like your poster!
18. Zachary T. - Your poster looks very interesting. It kind of looks like a video
game or movie cover. Since it is meant to be a rock band album, maybe you
can make it look more like a case for a CD. Good job on it!
Dan also wanted to add this as background info on his piece:
I wanted to copy and shrink photos to use for the spectators in the bleachers, but I didn't know how to do it. I figured by drawing them in, the poster would appeal to both kids and adults. Also, using a small photo would have lost its resolution in the poster. I wanted to also bring attention to the soccer player and Coca-cola photos and slogan because they were the sponsors in the FIFA World Cup. I thought putting together the different features would make the poster fun and interesting. I hope you liked it!
little to the right and evenly distribute the black and yellow on the silhouette.
I really like the eyes peering through the words so that the message is
understood immediately.
2. Gage K. - Beautiful poster! Very vivid and colorful. If you could just make the
words and pictures a bit bigger, it'll be easier to see. I really like the tower - it
appears as though it is projecting into the sky.
3. Jieun K. - The 3-D look of the letters is neat and they seem to pop out. But
would you consider using a photo of space in the background instead of just
blue? Also, may the moon could have more detail, like craters for instance.
Otherwise, nice job!
4. Josh B. - Your poster is quite interesting! On one hand, maybe the hand and
butterfly could be closer together to perhaps enhance the impact of the
message. On the other hand, it's good as is because it appears as though the
hand is reaching out for the butterfly. Perhaps the trenches could be a little
more detailed. Great job on this project!
5. Josh G. - Your poster certainly has the theme of a rock band. It's interesting
how the creature appears out of what looks like a lighted tunnel. Maybe the
words on the left could be more relaxed like the words on the right. If you
want, maybe have the white in the poster be black. Good job on this!
6. Liz D. - I really like this one! It certainly looks to be a classic story. The faded
imagery contrasts nicely with the brightened imagery. I think the brown block
at the bottom could be translucent so it blends in better with the picture.
Also, maybe the blue text could have an even more ancient typeface if
possible. Well done!
7. Matt D. - The elements "Br" and "Ba" being used in the title was strategic. I
would probably make the Periodic Table opaque. The pictures of the people
at the top of the poster could be more colorful. As a whole, the theme of this
poster really stands out.
8. Max B. - What I liked most about the poster was the Poke Ball being slightly
turned as if it was thrown. But could you give an indication of the meaning
behind the bicycle? Also, I think it would be good if Professor Oak wasn't so
close to the text. This is a well designed poster.
9. Maya D. - Your posters are very creative! For your first poster, Harley Quinn
would be more accurate if you gave her white skin and a jingle hat. For your
second, maybe you want to put more space between the character's head
and the text. I think the vibrant and varied use of colors really make both
posters stand out.
10. Nick D. - I find the messages conveyed in your poster to be persuasive and
motivating. But I'm having trouble making out the characters for their lack of
clarity. Also, maybe the font could be even more space-themed. Great job.
11. Nick H. - The poster shows the theme of a comic book. Perhaps you can use
simple sentences to enhance the messages and not just words. Maybe the
picture can be a little brighter too. Well designed poster.
12. Paul S. - I like the 2 people scattering away from the falling object. I think
the Cave Jonson name should be at the bottom right corner. If it's "Johnson",
make that correction. Otherwise, well done!
13. Rob B. - Instantly, the first thing I notice is the big "Red" word - it really
stands out! Because Taylor Swift is so famous, I would try to have her name
be in her own handwriting if that isn't already. If Ed Sheeran takes the
spotlight away from her, consider removing his name. Kudos on this one!
14. Robert R. - Talk about strategy! A giant robot is an excellent figure for a war
poster. If it's possible to include the army and planes, go ahead and do so if
you want. Maybe you can also include a fire rising up to the hook and
hammer to emphasize your message. Great work on this poster!
15. Saraya - All the elements work together as a whole in this poster. The
creative border, figures, and main attractions certainly draw much attention
to it. I would have the characters sit on clouds, stars, magic carpets, etc., so
they could stand out even more and not look like they were just dumped
there. Maybe the other attractions can be better explained. Well done!
16. Spencer T. - It cool that you used bark for the border - it makes it look like
you stapled the picture onto a tree. If possible, maybe you can clarity the
picture so people can tell whether or not the tree is attached to the person.
The same can be said for the stick so people can tell what the man is
holding. This is a very cool poster!
17. Victoria P.-P. - The typeface of the title and the overall picture get the
message across very well. But the characters could be a bit clearer and a bit
more detailed. Other than that, I really like your poster!
18. Zachary T. - Your poster looks very interesting. It kind of looks like a video
game or movie cover. Since it is meant to be a rock band album, maybe you
can make it look more like a case for a CD. Good job on it!
Dan also wanted to add this as background info on his piece:
I wanted to copy and shrink photos to use for the spectators in the bleachers, but I didn't know how to do it. I figured by drawing them in, the poster would appeal to both kids and adults. Also, using a small photo would have lost its resolution in the poster. I wanted to also bring attention to the soccer player and Coca-cola photos and slogan because they were the sponsors in the FIFA World Cup. I thought putting together the different features would make the poster fun and interesting. I hope you liked it!
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Virtual Critique next Wednesday, November 6!
We will having a virtual critique for the Poster Project. This means you do not need to come to class as normal. Instead, you are to make comments of thoughtful observations on each student's work which should be posted on the blogs. Check the list at the right for a list of student blogs.
There are a few requirements for this to work:
1. You must post your poster to your blog by class time (8:30 am on Wednesday Nov 6). It is a good idea to write a little bit about your poster in the post. You might write what your intention was, or something about the process, anything that would be helpful for us to know in order to give you a thoughtful critique. You may also post other versions of your poster, or your research. JUST MAKE SURE WE KNOW WHAT YOUR FINAL VERSION IS.
2. You must comment on each student's work. At least two constructive criticisms and one positive observation (there may be more, these are usually easier).
3. You must make your posts by the end of the day on Wednesday November 6 (at midnight). If you are late, still make the posts but you will lose points. Yes, you will be getting graded on this!!!!!
***Remember, if you have trouble making your posts, email them to me at caroline.santa@gmail.com*** You will probably need to be logged into your blogger account to make posts.***
There are a few requirements for this to work:
1. You must post your poster to your blog by class time (8:30 am on Wednesday Nov 6). It is a good idea to write a little bit about your poster in the post. You might write what your intention was, or something about the process, anything that would be helpful for us to know in order to give you a thoughtful critique. You may also post other versions of your poster, or your research. JUST MAKE SURE WE KNOW WHAT YOUR FINAL VERSION IS.
2. You must comment on each student's work. At least two constructive criticisms and one positive observation (there may be more, these are usually easier).
3. You must make your posts by the end of the day on Wednesday November 6 (at midnight). If you are late, still make the posts but you will lose points. Yes, you will be getting graded on this!!!!!
***Remember, if you have trouble making your posts, email them to me at caroline.santa@gmail.com*** You will probably need to be logged into your blogger account to make posts.***
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Homework for next week, 10/29/13
Watch Helvetica, a brilliant documentary on the widely used font. Write a response (at least a short paragraph) to the film and post it to your blog.
The link above is to youtube, but Helvetica is also available on netflix instant watch.
The link above is to youtube, but Helvetica is also available on netflix instant watch.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Lab Hours
Monday 3:00- 7:00 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 1 PM
Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 PM
You will need your student ID to work in the lab. It will most likely be 216 that is open.
Wednesday 10 AM - 1 PM
Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 PM
You will need your student ID to work in the lab. It will most likely be 216 that is open.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Drawing a logo with Illustrator demo
This demo moves a bit quickly, but is helpful in showing various drawing cababilities
This demo moves a bit quickly, but is helpful in showing various drawing cababilities
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
First Day Contact Sheet
Name:
Email:
Major:
What is your computer experience:
Do you have experience with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator? (None, beginner, intermediate, advanced...etc.) Please be specific:
What do you hope to learn from taking this class?
I have read and understand the course policies outlined in the syllabus for this class. (sign by typing your name and the date below):
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